Our city of approximately 10,000 residents is located in northeastern North Carolina on the beautiful Pamlico River. We are proud to have been the first city in America to be named for General George Washington, the future first president of the United States.

In its infancy, Washington was a regional shipping center because of its strategic location at the junction of inland and coastal rivers. The shipping heritage is evident in some waterfront commercial buildings from that era. The architecture in the large residential and commercial Historic District captures later phases of Washington's history and development. Main Street in Washington's Historic Downtown is flanked by 19th & early 20th century commercial buildings punctuated with ornate brickwork.

Recent renovations to the waterfront provide a stronger connection between Washington's unique features— its scenic water venue and its quaint Historic District — as the city and the community chart the course for a prosperous and vital future.

Washington Videos

Click on the image of the Turnage Theater to
view videos of "Washington on the Pamlico"
with information on tourism, our Downtown
and opportunitites for economic development.

Mission Statement

It is our mission within the City of Washington to build upon citizen trust by fostering and practicing open, accountable, inclusive, and responsive government; to provide quality municipal services; to preserve and protect Washington's unique Southern character and heritage; to plan and manage growth in harmony with our natural surroundings of the river and the estuary; and to promote livability by enhancing and protecting our diverse neighborhoods. Quality of life for residents and visitors shall be our paramount consideration.

Customer Service Commitment

ENERGY DEPOT is a free home energy audit tool for the customers of Washington Electric Utilities. It will assist you in reducing your energy usage and show  you how to make your home more energy efficient. In addition, you can compare the energy consumption of different appliances and use a library of useful energy related information.

Click here to use ENERGY DEPOT.